DURHAM, NC- The official statistician of the American Association, Pointstreak, has announced that Sioux City Explorers OF Levon Washington (pictured) has been named this week’s Pointstreak Player of the Week for the week ending August 13.

SIOUX CITY, IA – The Sioux City Explorers announced today that the Arizona Diamondbacks have purchased the contract of Explorers RHP Kevin McCanna. McCanna will report to the Hillsboro Hops of the Northwest League, the Short Season-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The game between the Winnipeg Goldeyes and the Sioux City Explorers was shortened to five innings due to rain but that proved to be plenty of time for the Winnipeg bats as they exploded for a 16-2 win.

Sioux City, IA- Sioux City Explorers outfielder Jayce Ray will replace X’s shortstop Nate Samson in the 2017 American Association All-Star Team and will represent the Sioux City Explorers in the game set for July 25th at RCGT Park in Ottawa, Ontario, the Capital of Canada. Samson was originally selected to start at shortstop for the American Association All-Stars, but will be unable to play due to an injury suffered on July 7th.